BLISSON : revenue, balance sheet and financial ratios

BLISSON is a French company founded 18 years ago, specialized in the sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires. Based in SAINT-HILAIRE-D'OZILHAN (30210), this company of category PME shows in 2018 a revenue of 179 k€. Find below the complete financial statements, solvency ratios, working capital requirements and sector comparison.

Data updated on 2026-04-25

Sources : INPI & INSEE SIRENE - Processing : Ministry of Economy

Financial history - BLISSON (SIREN 500026398)
Indicator 2018 2017 2016 2015
Revenue 178 649 € 140 137 € 160 060 € 123 582 €
Net income 52 301 € 9 319 € 64 028 € 20 008 €
EBITDA 68 697 € 22 413 € 63 051 € 34 073 €
Net margin 29.3% 6.6% 40.0% 16.2%

Revenue and income statement

In 2018, BLISSON achieves revenue of 179 k€. Over the period 2015-2018, the company shows strong growth with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of +13.1%. Vs 2017, growth of +27% (140 k€ -> 179 k€). After deducting consumption (37 k€), gross margin stands at 142 k€, i.e. a rate of 80%. This ratio measures the ability to generate value from commercial activity. EBITDA (= Gross margin - Personnel expenses - Taxes) reaches 69 k€, representing 38.5% of revenue. Positive scissor effect: EBITDA margin improves by +22.5 pts, sign of improved operational efficiency. This high EBITDA margin provides strong self-financing capacity and resilience to uncertainties. Ultimately, net income (= EBIT +/- financial result +/- exceptional - corporate tax) amounts to 52 k€, i.e. 29.3% of revenue. This profit can be retained or distributed to shareholders.

Revenue (2018) ?
Revenue
Definition
Total amount of sales of goods and services made by the company.
Formula
Sales of goods + Sold production

178 649 €

Gross margin (2018) ?
Gross margin
Definition
Difference between revenue and cost of goods sold.
Formula
Revenue - Cost of goods consumed

142 094 €

EBITDA (2018) ?
Gross Operating Surplus (EBITDA)
Definition
Resources generated by current operations, before depreciation and financial expenses.
Formula
Value added - Personnel expenses - Taxes
Interpretation
Positive = profitable activity

68 697 €

EBIT (2018) ?
EBIT (Operating Income)
Definition
Operating income, including depreciation and provisions.
Formula
EBITDA - Depreciation and provisions + Reversals

52 231 €

Net income (2018) ?
Net income
Definition
Profit or loss after all expenses, including taxes and exceptional items.
Formula
Current income + Exceptional income - Income tax

52 301 €

EBITDA margin (2018) ?
EBITDA margin
Definition
Measures the company's operating profitability.
Formula
(EBE / CA) x 100
Interpretation
> 10% : Good profitability
5-10% : Average
< 5% : Low

38.5%

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Solvency and debt ratios

The debt ratio (= Financial debt / Equity x 100) stands at 80%. Debt level is high: negotiating margin with banks is reduced. Financial autonomy (= Equity / Total assets x 100) reaches 34%. The balance between equity and debt is satisfactory. Debt repayment capacity (= Financial debt / Cash flow) indicates it would take 0.6 years of cash flow to repay all financial debt. This short period demonstrates excellent debt sustainability. Cash flow represents 38.5% of revenue. Cash flow measures resources generated by operations, available for investment and debt repayment. This high level provides strong self-financing capacity.

Debt ratio (2018) ?
Debt ratio
Definition
Measures the proportion of debt to equity.
Formula
(Financial debt / Equity) x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Low
50-100% : Moderate
> 100% : High

80.071%

Financial autonomy (2018) ?
Financial autonomy
Definition
Share of equity in the company's total financing.
Formula
(Equity / Total assets) x 100
Interpretation
> 30% : Good autonomy
20-30% : Average
< 20% : Low

34.031%

Cash flow / Revenue (2018) ?
Cash flow / Revenue
Definition
Self-financing capacity relative to revenue.
Formula
(CAF / CA) x 100
Interpretation
The higher the ratio, the more cash the company generates

38.493%

Repayment capacity (2018) ?
Repayment capacity
Definition
Number of years needed to repay debts with cash flow.
Formula
Financial debt / Cash flow
Interpretation
< 3 years : Excellent
3-5 years : Fair
> 5 years : Warning

0.572

Asset age ratio (2018) ?
Asset age ratio
Definition
Measures the degree of wear of tangible assets.
Formula
Accumulated depreciation / Gross fixed assets x 100
Interpretation
< 50% : Recent assets
50-70% : Normal wear
> 70% : Aging assets

54.1%

Solvency indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Debt ratio
80.07 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 6.35
Med: 32.53
Q3: 91.42
Average +27 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the debt ratio of BLISSON (80.07) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the weight of debt relative to equity. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Financial autonomy
34.03% 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 17.8%
Med: 36.37%
Q3: 54.55%
Average +22 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the financial autonomy of BLISSON (34.0%) ranks below the median of the sector. This ratio represents the share of equity in total financing. An improvement would strengthen the competitive position.

Repayment capacity
0.57 years 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0 years
Med: 0.53 years
Q3: 1.94 years
Average +13 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the repayment capacity of BLISSON (0.57) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio indicates the number of years needed to repay debt with cash flow. A reduction effort could improve financial strength.

Liquidity ratios

The liquidity ratio (= Current assets / Current liabilities) stands at 203.45. Concretely, the company has €2 of liquid assets for every €1 of short-term debt: no cash risk within 12 months. The interest coverage ratio (= EBIT / Interest expenses) is 4.7x. Financial charges are adequately covered by operations.

Liquidity ratio (2018) ?
Liquidity ratio
Definition
Ability to meet short-term debts with current assets.
Formula
Current assets / Current liabilities
Interpretation
> 1.5 : Very good
1-1.5 : Fair
< 1 : Liquidity risk

203.452

Interest coverage (2018) ?
Interest coverage
Definition
Ability to cover interest charges with operating income.
Formula
EBIT / Interest expenses
Interpretation
> 3 : Comfortable
1.5-3 : Acceptable
< 1.5 : Risk

4.683

Liquidity indicators evolution
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Sector positioning

Liquidity ratio
203.45 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 126.71
Med: 181.91
Q3: 273.99
Good -19 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the liquidity ratio of BLISSON (203.45) ranks above the median of the sector. This ratio measures the ability to cover short-term debt with current assets. This comfortable position offers an appreciable safety margin.

Interest coverage
4.68x 2018
2016
2017
2018
Q1: 0.0x
Med: 0.81x
Q3: 3.49x
Excellent +8 pts over 3 years

In 2018, the interest coverage of BLISSON (4.7x) ranks in the top 25% of the sector. This ratio indicates how many times operating income covers interest expenses. High coverage means financial charges weigh little on profitability.

Working capital requirement (WCR) and payment terms

Working capital requirement (WCR) measures the cash timing gap between customer collections and supplier/inventory payments. Average customer payment term: 61 days (formula: Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT x 360). Supplier term: 41 days. The company must finance 20 days of gap between collections and payments. Overall, WCR represents 12 days of revenue, i.e. 6 k€ to permanently finance.

Operating WCR (2018) ?
Operating WCR
Definition
Financing requirement generated by the operating cycle (inventory + receivables - trade payables).
Formula
Inventory + Customer receivables - Trade payables
Interpretation
Negative = cash released
Positive = financing needed

5 813 €

Customer credit (2018) ?
Customer credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term granted to customers.
Formula
(Customer receivables / Revenue incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
< 45j : Good
45-60j : Average
> 60j : Long

61 j

Supplier credit (2018) ?
Supplier credit (days)
Definition
Average payment term obtained from suppliers.
Formula
(Trade payables / Purchases incl. VAT) x 360
Interpretation
The longer the term, the better for cash flow

41 j

Inventory turnover (2018) ?
Inventory turnover (days)
Definition
Average storage duration for goods or materials.
Formula
(Inventory / Cost of goods) x 360
Interpretation
The lower the ratio, the faster the turnover

0 j

WCR in days of revenue (2018) ?
WCR in days of revenue
Definition
Expresses working capital requirement in days of revenue.
Formula
(Operating WCR / Revenue) x 360
Interpretation
The fewer days, the better the working capital management

12 j

WCR and payment terms evolution
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Positioning of BLISSON in its sector

Comparison with sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires

Valuation estimate

Based on 120 transactions of similar company sales (all years), the value of BLISSON is estimated at 95 973 € (range 27 897€ - 254 005€). With an EBITDA of 68 697€, the sector multiple of 1.4x is applied. The price/revenue ratio is 0.22x (conservative valuation). This multiples method compares the actual sale price of similar companies to their financial indicators (Revenue, EBITDA, Net Income). It provides a market-based indicative estimate.

Estimated enterprise value 2018
120 transactions
27k€ 95k€ 254k€
95 973 € Range: 27 897€ - 254 005€
NAF 5 all-time

Valuation detail by method

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EBITDA Multiple 50%
68 697 € × 1.4x
Estimation 94 334 €
22 332€ - 250 015€
Revenue Multiple 30%
178 649 € × 0.22x
Estimation 40 116 €
21 578€ - 86 870€
Net Income Multiple 20%
52 301 € × 3.5x
Estimation 183 861 €
51 290€ - 514 684€

Valuation evolution

How is this estimate calculated?

This estimate is based on the analysis of 120 actual transactions of similar company sales (same NAF code) registered with BODACC between 2016 and 2025.

  • EBITDA Multiple: Preferred method for profitable SMEs. EBITDA reflects the ability to generate cash.
  • Revenue Multiple: Used for growing companies or those with low profitability. Reflects commercial potential.
  • Net Income Multiple: Relevant for mature companies with stable results.

This estimate is provided for information purposes only. A precise valuation requires in-depth analysis (assets, liabilities, prospects, market...).

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Frequently asked questions about BLISSON

What is the revenue of BLISSON ?

The revenue of BLISSON in 2018 is 179 k€.

Is BLISSON profitable?

Yes, BLISSON generated a net profit of 52 k€ in 2018.

Where is the headquarters of BLISSON ?

The headquarters of BLISSON is located in SAINT-HILAIRE-D'OZILHAN (30210), in the department Gard.

Where to find the tax return of BLISSON ?

The tax return of BLISSON is available on this page. Click on a year in the 'Data by year' section to view the account details (assets, liabilities, income statement). Data comes from INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property).

In which sector does BLISSON operate?

BLISSON operates in the sector Travaux de terrassement courants et travaux préparatoires (NAF code 43.12A). See the 'Sector positioning' section above to compare the company with its competitors.